short listed and later awarded, the project proposed to revitalize a basketball court and its surroundings at åsötorget in the neighborhood of södermalm.
the original surface layer of the basketball court is replaced with black concrete slabs that are dotted with fiber optic light channels. any movement on the surface results in a shower of glimmering light and shadow on the surface, tracing the movements of the visitors as they interact with each other and the site. a low two-level concrete bleacher along side the court replaces the existing park bench and new lighting is installed.
these simple measures have the potential to draw attention to the site, trigger playful activity of both adults and children alike, and contribute to a sense of local community in the åsötorget as the basketball becomes a recognizable meeting point instead of merely a short cut between places as it is today.
awarding the project, the jury stated: "shooting stars" - for its social commitment and wish to change a worn-out basketball court and its surroundings at the same time as it brings a starry sky to the ground. a piece that underlines the creative force of art and possibility to alter and engage a public space. it emphasizes an unexploited resource among artists to see everyday life through another perspective and to prepare ideas for radical changes."